Analysis of students ^creative thinking ability in solving mathematics problems
Wharyanti Ika Purwaningsih, Supriyono, Prasetyo Budi Darmono, Riawan Yudi Purwoko, Dwi jatmoko and Nurhidayati

Muhammadiyah University of Purworejo

Abstract

This study aims to analyze junior high school students^ creative thinking skills in solving non-routine math problems. This type of research is qualitative with the case study method. Subjects were taken as two students with high category mathematics ability. The research instrument was an essay test with rectangular material settings, structured interviews, and field notes. The analysis technique used is the Miles & Huberman technique, which includes three activities, namely data reduction, data presentation, and conclusion drawing. The results showed that the subject^s condition met the four creative thinking indicators, namely fluency, flexibility, originality, and elaboration. This is demonstrated by the subject being able to provide several alternative answers, namely being able to visualize the shape of a rectangle and its size and see problems with different contexts and approaches. This condition allows students to be able to reach more complicated issues so that they have the potential to solve mathematical problems that are more dynamic and constructive

Keywords: creative thinking skills, math problems, rectangular material

Topic: Education